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Answers (sorted by helpful votes)| Michael A. Bogdan, MD |  |
Can I use SmartLipo, Vaser or CoolLipo with a Brazilian Butt lift?
All liposuction techniques require moving a metal cannula under the skin with vacuum aspiration. At a minimum, this is called Traditional Liposuction. All of the other techniques you mentioned add the delivery of some type of energy below the... more
| Edmond A. Zingaro, MD |  |
How is VASER Liposelection different than liposuction or laser lipo?
Ultrasound assisted liposuction came out in the 1990's. There were potential problems with the earlier equipment (burns, nerve issues, etc) and many plastic surgeons, myself included, were reluctant to use it. Sound Surgical, a... more
| Richard P. Rand, MD |  |
How much does liposuction cost?
There are no standard fees for liposuction or any other cosmetic surgery for that matter. The price is an issue in today's economy but make that the last determinant of where you go. Remember that the best results are those that are done ONCE... more
| Rodney A. Green, MD |  |
Is traditional liposuction outdated?
The new alternatives to traditional liposuction, such as SmartLipo, are using very effective aggressive marketing techniques to promote their products.
Usually these procedures are offered by non-plastic surgeons who have done a short... more
| Evan Sorokin, M.D. |  |
How do I find a good SmartLipo doctor?
In my area there is a general surgeon who tells his patients that he trained in plastic surgery and is board certified. He is board certified. He is certified in general surgery. Is he lying? No. He just didn't answer the question... more
| Adam David Lowenstein, MD |  |
SmartLipo - how do I choose between different treatment techniques?
These are excellent issues to bring up- I'll address them individually below, but my overall recommendation is to find a plastic surgeon with proper training and certification by the American Board of Plastic Surgery with whom you are completely... more
| Edgar Franklin Fincher, MD, PhD |  |
What is Smart Lipo?
Smart Lipo is Laser-Assisted Lipolysis. What this means is the device actually melts or dissolves fat cells. This is done through a very small fiberoptic laser. Smart Lipo can be performed by itself or in combination with... more
| Kris M. Reddy, MD |  |
Smart Lipo - What happens to stretched-out skin once the fat is removed?
Laser Lipo (whether SmartLipo or Cool Lipo) may have skin tightening benefits for some patients. The degree of skin tightening is highly variable, and is dependent on a number of factors ranging from skin quality to physician technique... more
| Richard P. Rand, MD | |
Should I get liposuction plus tummy tuck or SmartLipo?
Traditional liposuction would be my recommendation for the saddlebags you have. The need for a tummy tuck is based on how much extra skin you have in your lower abdomen and how tight and flat you want it and how much tolerance you have for... more
| Robert Clinton, MD |  |
What is VASER Liposelection?
Vaser Liposelection was "hot" about 5 or so years ago. . .so hot that a lot of patients were burned, scarred and otherwise scared away from having it become as popular as many would have hoped.
It really is a great idea and can produce... more
| Robert Clinton, MD | |
How much does Smartlipo cost?
SmartLipo costs are typically more than for traditional liposuction because we follow each case with aspiration of the contents. If suction is not used, it can cost less. I would say that, on average, SmartLipo costs 25% to 30% more than... more
| Sachit Shah |  |
Ultrashape - How many pulses in treatment?
It really depends on the size of the area treated.
Let's assume that you are an average body mass index and that you just have persistent abdominal fat and saddle bags even though you are exercising regularly. Then I would suspect the number of... more
| Kris M. Reddy, MD | |
Should I do liposuction?
Liposuction (whether traditional liposuction or SmartLipo) should be used for isolated or stubborn areas and not as a generic weight loss technique.
If you can honestly "yes" to the following questions, then I would suggest that you... more
| Richard P. Rand, MD | |
Cool Lipo - when is it most effective?
Please carefully evaluate all pre- and post-photos of liposuction patients, whether using Cool Lipo or any other technique. Be realistic about your own skin and its elasticity because this is the most important determinant of the result you will... more
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